- EU finance ministers agreed to abolish the €150 customs duty exemption for low-value goods entering the EU by March 2028.
- The exemption has been criticized for distorting competition, encouraging fraud, and promoting environmentally harmful micro-shipments.
- This change is part of the broader 2028 EU Customs Reform Package.
- Ministers also committed to introducing a temporary anti-fraud measure in 2026, likely a €2 customs levy, possibly starting by April 2026.
Source: vatcalc.com
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